SEC Form 13F Summary: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Information Table submitted by ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd for the reporting period ending December 31, 2018. The document discloses the investment manager's holdings in equity securities as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Key Financial Metrics and Holdings
The filing details a portfolio concentrated in the precious metals and mining sector. The total value of reported holdings is approximately $118,709,000 (sum of Column 4 values). The portfolio consists of 16 distinct issuers, all held with Sole voting authority. No put or call options were reported.
| Issuer Name | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrick Gold Corp | 2,528,925 | 34,242 | Sole |
| Newmont Mining Corp | 570,368 | 19,763 | Sole |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 450,000 | 18,180 | Sole |
| Royal Gold Inc | 165,000 | 14,132 | Sole |
| Compania De Minas Buenaventura | 699,000 | 11,338 | Sole |
| Franco Nevada Corp | 160,000 | 11,232 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc | 932,400 | 9,138 | Sole |
| Pretium Resources Inc | 725,000 | 6,126 | Sole |
| B2Gold Corp | 1,594,338 | 4,665 | Sole |
| Alamos Gold Inc | 875,000 | 3,150 | Sole |
| Kinross Gold Corp | 800,000 | 2,592 | Sole |
| Iamgold Corp | 675,000 | 2,484 | Sole |
| Mag Silver Corp | 325,000 | 2,383 | Sole |
| Golden Star Resources Ltd | 580,000 | 1,827 | Sole |
| Tahoe Resources Inc | 493,200 | 1,797 | Sole |
Material Changes and Outlook
Material Changes: This filing is a snapshot of holdings as of the reporting date. The document does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (September 30, 2018) to determine material changes in position size or value.
Guidance and Risks: The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk disclosures regarding the portfolio's performance. It is a statutory disclosure of holdings only.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Portfolio Concentration: The top three holdings (Barrick Gold, Newmont Mining, Agnico Eagle Mines) represent approximately 58% of the total reported portfolio value.
- Asset Class: The portfolio is exclusively composed of common stock in gold and precious metals mining companies; no derivatives or debt securities are listed.
- Voting Control: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd exercises sole voting authority over all reported positions.
- Data Limitation: This document does not report the company's own revenue, profit, or cash flow, only its investment holdings.